The Save Darfur Coalition raises
public awareness about the ongoing genocide in Darfur and mobilizes a unified
response to the atrocities that threaten the lives of people throughout the Darfur region. It is an alliance of more than 180
faith-based, advocacy and humanitarian organizations. The Coalition's member
organizations represent 130 million people of all ages, races, religions and
political affiliations united together to help the people of Darfur .
The
Save Darfur Coalition seeks an Online Communication Director to lead its
online efforts. While experience in website design is a plus, this is NOT a
webmaster position. The Online Communication Director will work with every part
of the Coalition and its consultants to develop and implement an online
strategy that furthers the goals of the Save Darfur Coalition.
Principal Duties and
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that all online communication (web sites, email, online events, podcasts, blogs, etc.) reflect and advance the goals of the Save Darfur Coalition and it’s communication strategy;
- Oversee technology needed for all aspects of the Coalition’s online presence and communication;
- Create and manage a process and calendar that enables key stakeholders within Save Darfur to collaboratively plan online and integrated campaigns, set daily and weekly web priorities, work with the Online Communication Associate to maintain and update high traffic web pages;
- Develop and execute a strategy for building traffic and recruiting new list members and donors, through online media, search engine optimization, keyword marketing, reciprocal linking and other tactics;
- Foster a sense of community among the Save Darfur Coalition’s one million plus list members, through a regular program of online events (such as chats), a blog, or other interactive outreach efforts;
- Manage and facilitate all email communications with list members. Maintain a master calendar to ensure that list members do not receive multiple messages. Understand and implement best practices with regard to email and user subscription management;
- Review and update the Save Darfur Coalition website technology, graphic design, information architecture, and functionality as needed. Review and update associated technology (email distribution, blog, podcasting, tagging, viral marketing, search engine marketing, text messaging, etc.) as warranted. Oversee all technical aspects of the Coalition’s online presence;
- Supervise the Online Communication Associate and all online communication-related vendors and consultants.
The ideal
candidate would have at least five years experience in campaign, advocacy or
online communication and strategy. Must
have an exceptional level of organization and ability to juggle multiple tasks. Must have strong written and oral
communication skills as well knowledge of HTML, CSS, and content management
systems. Also required are: knowledge of
compatibility issues with different browsers and platforms; experience with
design tools on a PC platform; experience with web development tools; and
experience with Blue State Digital or Get Active is preferred. Work with
international organizations or campaigns is a significant plus, as well as experience
in non-profit advocacy or similar environments.
The Save
Darfur Coalition is located in Washington ,
DC
Please send
a cover letter and resume to jobs@SaveDarfur.org and note Online Director in the subject line. Only emails are currently accepted; do not
make any phone calls in reference to this job listing.